In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pandemic made things worse. Many people lost their jobs and, with them, th...
The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major issue in 2025. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, changes rapidly. This makes it hard for vaccines and medicines to work well. Different versions of the virus cause different levels of sickness. Scientists are not sure why this happens. A new study looks at how different versions of the virus's spike protein affect how sick people get. The...
Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) were at the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with the most serious cases. A study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to understand how these nurses felt about their ability to handle the crisis. The study looked at how confident they were in their skills and what factors might have influenced that confidence. The st...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers in the Republic of Moldova faced a silent battle. This battle was not against the virus itself, but against violence in the workplace. A recent investigation delved into the experiences of these frontline workers, both before and during the pandemic. The goal was to understand the frequency and causes of workp...
South Korea has been pushing hard into telehealth. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the country to quickly approve telemedicine in 2020. The government then launched a test run in 2023. As the pandemic eases, it is crucial to figure out what makes people willing to use and pay for telemedicine and teleconsultation. This is key for shaping future policies and services. T...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge in hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans. This period was tough on many levels. The study looked into how this discrimination affected sleep patterns among Asian Americans. It also explored how romantic partners interacted with each other about these issues. The focus was on how these interactions might influen...
Virtual doctor visits have become a big part of healthcare since the COVID-19 pandemic. But how do we know if these online appointments are as good as in-person ones? That's a tricky question. There's not much info out there on how to check the quality of virtual care. This is a problem because more and more people are using these services. It's important to mak...
College students are facing a mental health crisis. More students are showing signs of anxiety and depression. Many are now turning to online resources for help. This includes teletherapy, mental health websites, forums, self-help programs, and online screening tools. The COVID-19 pandemic played a big role in this shift. With lockdowns and increased internet access,...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on everyone's mental health. It is important to understand how people's daily lives before the pandemic affected their mental well-being during the crisis. The focus is on recreational activities. These are things people do for fun and relaxation, like sports, hobbies, or just hanging out with friends. Researchers wanted to...
In Poland, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed telemedicine into the spotlight for HIV care. Before the pandemic, public health insurance did not cover these virtual services. This left the country with little experience in this area. So, how did patients react to this sudden shift? Let's start with the basics. Telemedicine uses technology to provide healthcare services re...